Lancaster County, Nebraska is a vibrant and growing community that takes pride in its healthcare resources. The county is home to several local hospitals and medical facilities that provide comprehensive care to the residents of Lancaster County. These facilities range from primary care practices to specialty services such as surgery, women’s health, cancer treatments, orthopedics, cardiology, and more. Many of these healthcare centers offer both outpatient and inpatient services for those seeking preventative or emergency care. Additionally, many clinics offer convenient walk-in options for those that are unable to make an appointment during regular business hours. In addition to these local facilities, Lancaster County also has access to numerous specialists from Omaha and Lincoln metropolitan areas who regularly visit the county for patient consultations and follow-up visits. With access to quality medical services close by, Lancaster County residents are assured of receiving the best possible care when they need it most.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.
Physicians per Capita
There are 200 physicians per 100,000 population in Lancaster County. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Lancaster County area is 119.8 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
119.8 / 100
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Lancaster County area is 30 (100=best). The US average is 55.
30 / 100
Note that this is a measure of Watershed quality, not the water that comes from your faucet. The EPA has stated that a healthy watershed is closely related to drinking water quality. The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators such as pH, chemicals, metals, and bacteria.
Superfund Index
The annual BestPlaces Superfund Index for the Lancaster County area is 90 (100=best). The US average is 87.
90 / 100
The EPA's Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of our nation's most contaminated land. Our index is based on the number of active Superfund sites (over 15,000 in the United States), with particular attention paid to those on the National Priorities List which pose the greatest health danger.
Quick Facts
Commuting can effect your health. The average person in Lancaster County commutes 18.8 minutes one-way, which is shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Lancaster County area is 65 (100=best). The US average is 58.
65 / 100
This is based on new measures of hazardous air pollutants from the EPA, called the National Air Toxics Assessment. This analysis models respiratory illness and cancer risk down to the zip code level, providing better detail and insight than the previous analysis based solely on results from air monitoring stations.